The Pope Vs. The Wind

Alan Taylor, The Atlantic
Wed, 09/16/2015 - 11:04am

As Popes frequently address large crowds in open-air settings, they have to deal with capricious weather, like everyone else. Papal attire usually includes a skull cap (zucchetto) and small capes, either a white pellegrina or a red mozzetta—all very susceptible to gusts of wind. Over the years, photographers have captured many moments when the wind has swept away the Pope’s headgear or momentarily wrapped his mantle around their head.This article was originally published at http://www.theatlantic.com/photo/2015/09/the-pope-vs-the-wind/405622/

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